Air Fryer Tofu

Tofu

Air Fryer Tofu

Air Fryer Tofu
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    15

Transform humble tofu into golden, crispy morsels with this incredibly easy air fryer recipe. Perfect as a protein-packed snack, a crunchy salad topping, or a delicious addition to your favorite stir-fry, these tofu bites are bursting with flavor and satisfying texture.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    141 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
30 mins

Press the Tofu: Place tofu on a plate lined with paper towels. Cover with more paper towels and weigh it down with a plate and a 3-5 pound weight. Press for 30 minutes to remove excess water. (30 minutes)

02

Step
5 mins

Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, and sesame oil. (5 minutes)

03

Step
20 mins

Marinate the Tofu: Cut the pressed tofu into ½-inch cubes. Add the tofu cubes to the marinade and gently toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes. (20 minutes)

04

Step
5 mins

Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C). (5 minutes)

05

Step
2 mins

Air Fry the Tofu: Arrange the marinated tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches. (2 minutes)

06

Step
15 mins

Cook until Golden: Air fry for 5 minutes. Then, shake the basket and continue air frying for another 10 minutes, shaking occasionally, until the tofu is golden brown and crispy. (15 minutes)

For extra crispy tofu, lightly coat the marinated tofu in cornstarch or arrowroot powder before air frying.
Adjust the cooking time based on your air fryer model. Keep a close eye on the tofu to prevent burning.
Feel free to experiment with the marinade. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat, or a splash of rice vinegar for tang.

Jett Doyle

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Waylon Ohara

    Jun 14, 2025

    This recipe is a game-changer. My kids actually love eating tofu now!

  • Benny Goldner

    Jun 10, 2025

    I added a little ginger to the marinade and it was amazing! Thanks for the easy recipe.

  • Ethel Harber

    Jun 8, 2025

    I never thought I could get tofu this crispy! The marinade is simple but so flavorful.

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